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Emollient

BIS-STEAROXYETHYL DIMETHICONE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A modified silicone with stearoxy chains used as an emollient and conditioning agent. Behaves like other dimethicones with very low irritation and very large molecular weight.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth silicone-emollient feel
  • Spreadability
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Environmental persistence of silicones

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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